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March 31, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Extend the Payment Pause and Cancel Student Debt Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 30, 2022 Durbin Talks Research Funding With University Of Chicago President Sen. Dick Durbin
March 30, 2022 Tweet - "Enjoyed speaking with @UChicago President Paul Alivisatos today about research funding. It's vital that our federal government invests in groundbreaking research, and I remain a committed federal partner in securing funding for science and innovation in IL." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 30, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Senator Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Women Senators in Letter to President Biden Urging Response to Taliban for Reneging on Commitment to Allow Afghan Girls to Return to School Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 30, 2022 Tweet - "Joined a bipartisan, bicameral group to introduce legislation reauthorizing the READ Act yesterday. Given the global learning loss due to COVID-19 and troubling backsliding on girls education in places such as Afghanistan, this could not come at a more important time." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 29, 2022 Rubio, Durbin, Smith, Bass Introduce Legislation to Reauthorize READ Act, Continue Global Access to Education Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 29, 2022 Durbin, Rubio, Bass, Smith Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Extend Authorization On Global Basic Education Sen. Dick Durbin
March 28, 2022 Durbin Introduces Legislation To Restore Veteran Education Benefits After Unaccredited, For-Profit College Scams Illinois Veterans Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022 U.S. Sens. Smith, Durbin, King, Sinema, Rep. Neguse Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Help Make College Textbooks More Affordable Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 8, 2022 Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing On Rise Of Hate Crimes Following Recent Synagogue Attack In Colleyville, TX And Nationwide HBCU Bomb Threats Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "If you're a public service worker in Illinois or anywhere across the United States, make sure you take advantage of the PSLF Limited Waiver before 10/31/22. More information on how to do so can be found below." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022 Tweet - "Attention Illinois Community Colleges: @USDOL has announced $45M to help marginalized and underrepresented populations overcome barriers to access career and technical education programs that can help connect them with good-paying jobs." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022 Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Usda to Issue Clearer Guidance That Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 1, 2022 Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture - Senators Warnock, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Colleagues Urge USDA to Issue Clearer Guidance that Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 22, 2022 Adams, Scott, Omar, Delgado, and Krishnamoorthi Introduce Gateway to Careers Act Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Feb. 16, 2022 Durbin Statement On Department Of Education Approving $415 Million In New Borrower Defense Relief For Students Defrauded By For-Profit Colleges Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 16, 2022 Duckworth Emphasizes Her Support for Working Families During Meeting With Rockford Parents & Head Start Leadership Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 15, 2022 Letter to Lisa Brown, General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Education - Brown, Colleagues Call Out Nefarious For-Profit Operator Dr. Arthur Keiser for His Conflict of Interest As Chair of NACIQI Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 15, 2022 In Senate Floor Speech, Durbin Calls Out Nefarious For-Profit Operator Dr. Arthur Keiser For His Conflict Of Interest As Chair Of NACIQI Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2022 Letter to Hon. Rohit Chopra, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Brown, Durbine, Senators Urge CFPB to Investigate Private Student Lenders' Compliance With Bankruptcy Law Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 11, 2022 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Brown, Capito Lead Colleagues in Urging Senate Leadership to Support Those Educating Our Future Health Professional Workforce in Next Legislative Package Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 11, 2022 Duckworth Highlights Workforce Development Efforts at Lincoln Land Community College Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 11, 2022 Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Retain International Graduates With Advanced STEM Degrees Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 10, 2022 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Kaine Joins Colleagues in Urging Senate Leadership to Support Those Educating Our Future Health Workforce Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 10, 2022 Letter to Hon. Robin Chopra, Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Durbin, Brown, Senators Urge CFPB To Investigate Private Student Lenders' Compliance With Bankruptcy Law Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2022 Davis, Casey Introduce Legislation to Foster Success in Higher Education for Foster and Homeless Youth Rep. Danny Davis
Feb. 8, 2022 U.S. House Of Representatives Passes Bipartisan College Transparency Act Led By Congressman Krishnamoorthi Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 8, 2022 Duckworth, Durbin Emphasize the Importance of Supporting Higher Education With Presidents of Illinois Colleges & Universities Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 7, 2022 Tweet - "I have long called for @usedgov to change its practice of challenging student loan bankruptcy claims in court. This is a positive step forward." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Catherine Lhamon, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights - Rep Lieu Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Education Department to Address Antisemitism on College Campuses Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 2, 2022 Representatives Krishnamoorthi, Ross Provisions To Support Immigrants In STEM Fields Pass House Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Feb. 2, 2022 Rep. Lee, Rep. Casten Announce Introduction of Pell Grant Sustainability Act to Ensure Federal Aid Keeps Up With Inflation Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 1, 2022 REPRESENTATIVES HUFFMAN, DESAULNIER, AND DAVIS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO PROTECT AND SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 1, 2022 Representatives Casten, Lee Introduce Pell Grant Sustainability Act to Ensure Federal Aid Keeps Up with Inflation Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Jan. 26, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Schumer, Warren, Jayapal, Pressley, Omar, Porter Urge President Biden To Deliver On Promise To Cancel Student Debt Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 21, 2022 Rep. Danny K. Davis Congratulates Governor Pritzker for 10 million dollar Grant for Illinois Rep. Danny Davis
Jan. 19, 2022 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds DHS For Establishing The Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 13, 2022 Letter to Hon. Robert Scott, Chairman House Committee on Education and Labor - Owens, Foxx Demand Cardona Hearing Regarding His Role in Labelling Concerned Parents "Domestic Terrorists' Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 11, 2022 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Dept. of Education - REP. MARY MILLER CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE HEARING FOR SEC. CARDONA Rep. Mary Miller
Jan. 11, 2022 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3 Million For Illinois Communities To Advance School Safety And Violence Prevention Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2022 BOST ANNOUNCES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SCHOOL SAFETY GRANTS Rep. Mike Bost
Jan. 3, 2022 Tweet: The federal government should not be in the business of propping up predatory #4profit colleges. Instead, we should be holding them accountable for all the damage they've done. Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - DUCKWORTH JOINS BOOKER, EIGHT DEMOCRATIC COLLEAGUES IN CALLING ON U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUSPEND WAGE GARNISHMENT OF STUDENT LOAN BORROWERS Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Booker Leads Colleagues in Calling on U.S. Department of Education to Suspend Wage Garnishment of Student Loan Borrowers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Menendez, Booker Call on U.S. Department of Education to Suspend Wage Garnishment of Student Loan Borrowers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 19, 2021 SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON THE STATUS OF BUILD BACK BETTER NEGOTIATIONS Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Menendez and Booker Join Democratic Senate and House Colleagues in Urging Education Secretary to Provide Guidance to Parents on Gun Storage Safety Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Following Oxford High School Shooting, Van Hollen, Murphy, Thompson, Stabenow, Peters, Blumenthal, Slotkin Urge Department Of Education To Issue Guidance On Safe Gun Storage Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 10, 2021 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Van Hollen, Warnock, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend Waiver on Student Loan Interest for Duration of COVID-19 National Emergency Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "The Pell Grant program has long been a cornerstone of America's investment in college financial aid, but it has failed to keep up with the times. Now is the time to inject new life into Pell grants and help open the doors of higher education to working families. #BuildBackBetter" Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
March 31, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Extend the Payment Pause and Cancel Student Debt Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 30, 2022 Durbin Talks Research Funding With University Of Chicago President Sen.Dick Durbin
March 30, 2022 Tweet - "Enjoyed speaking with @UChicago President Paul Alivisatos today about research funding. It's vital that our federal government invests in groundbreaking research, and I remain a committed federal partner in securing funding for science and innovation in IL." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 30, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Senator Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Women Senators in Letter to President Biden Urging Response to Taliban for Reneging on Commitment to Allow Afghan Girls to Return to School Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 30, 2022 Tweet - "Joined a bipartisan, bicameral group to introduce legislation reauthorizing the READ Act yesterday. Given the global learning loss due to COVID-19 and troubling backsliding on girls education in places such as Afghanistan, this could not come at a more important time." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 29, 2022 Rubio, Durbin, Smith, Bass Introduce Legislation to Reauthorize READ Act, Continue Global Access to Education Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 29, 2022 Durbin, Rubio, Bass, Smith Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Extend Authorization On Global Basic Education Sen.Dick Durbin
March 28, 2022 Durbin Introduces Legislation To Restore Veteran Education Benefits After Unaccredited, For-Profit College Scams Illinois Veterans Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022 U.S. Sens. Smith, Durbin, King, Sinema, Rep. Neguse Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Help Make College Textbooks More Affordable Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 8, 2022 Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing On Rise Of Hate Crimes Following Recent Synagogue Attack In Colleyville, TX And Nationwide HBCU Bomb Threats Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "If you're a public service worker in Illinois or anywhere across the United States, make sure you take advantage of the PSLF Limited Waiver before 10/31/22. More information on how to do so can be found below." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022 Tweet - "Attention Illinois Community Colleges: @USDOL has announced $45M to help marginalized and underrepresented populations overcome barriers to access career and technical education programs that can help connect them with good-paying jobs." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022 Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Usda to Issue Clearer Guidance That Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 1, 2022 Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture - Senators Warnock, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Colleagues Urge USDA to Issue Clearer Guidance that Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 22, 2022 Adams, Scott, Omar, Delgado, and Krishnamoorthi Introduce Gateway to Careers Act Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Feb. 16, 2022 Durbin Statement On Department Of Education Approving $415 Million In New Borrower Defense Relief For Students Defrauded By For-Profit Colleges Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 16, 2022 Duckworth Emphasizes Her Support for Working Families During Meeting With Rockford Parents & Head Start Leadership Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 15, 2022 Letter to Lisa Brown, General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Education - Brown, Colleagues Call Out Nefarious For-Profit Operator Dr. Arthur Keiser for His Conflict of Interest As Chair of NACIQI Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 15, 2022 In Senate Floor Speech, Durbin Calls Out Nefarious For-Profit Operator Dr. Arthur Keiser For His Conflict Of Interest As Chair Of NACIQI Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2022 Letter to Hon. Rohit Chopra, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Brown, Durbine, Senators Urge CFPB to Investigate Private Student Lenders' Compliance With Bankruptcy Law Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 11, 2022 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Brown, Capito Lead Colleagues in Urging Senate Leadership to Support Those Educating Our Future Health Professional Workforce in Next Legislative Package Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 11, 2022 Duckworth Highlights Workforce Development Efforts at Lincoln Land Community College Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 11, 2022 Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Retain International Graduates With Advanced STEM Degrees Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 10, 2022 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Kaine Joins Colleagues in Urging Senate Leadership to Support Those Educating Our Future Health Workforce Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 10, 2022 Letter to Hon. Robin Chopra, Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Durbin, Brown, Senators Urge CFPB To Investigate Private Student Lenders' Compliance With Bankruptcy Law Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2022 Davis, Casey Introduce Legislation to Foster Success in Higher Education for Foster and Homeless Youth Rep.Danny Davis
Feb. 8, 2022 U.S. House Of Representatives Passes Bipartisan College Transparency Act Led By Congressman Krishnamoorthi Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 8, 2022 Duckworth, Durbin Emphasize the Importance of Supporting Higher Education With Presidents of Illinois Colleges & Universities Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 7, 2022 Tweet - "I have long called for @usedgov to change its practice of challenging student loan bankruptcy claims in court. This is a positive step forward." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Catherine Lhamon, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights - Rep Lieu Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Education Department to Address Antisemitism on College Campuses Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 2, 2022 Representatives Krishnamoorthi, Ross Provisions To Support Immigrants In STEM Fields Pass House Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Feb. 2, 2022 Rep. Lee, Rep. Casten Announce Introduction of Pell Grant Sustainability Act to Ensure Federal Aid Keeps Up With Inflation Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 1, 2022 REPRESENTATIVES HUFFMAN, DESAULNIER, AND DAVIS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO PROTECT AND SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 1, 2022 Representatives Casten, Lee Introduce Pell Grant Sustainability Act to Ensure Federal Aid Keeps Up with Inflation Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Jan. 26, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Schumer, Warren, Jayapal, Pressley, Omar, Porter Urge President Biden To Deliver On Promise To Cancel Student Debt Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 21, 2022 Rep. Danny K. Davis Congratulates Governor Pritzker for 10 million dollar Grant for Illinois Rep.Danny Davis
Jan. 19, 2022 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds DHS For Establishing The Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 13, 2022 Letter to Hon. Robert Scott, Chairman House Committee on Education and Labor - Owens, Foxx Demand Cardona Hearing Regarding His Role in Labelling Concerned Parents "Domestic Terrorists' Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 11, 2022 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Dept. of Education - REP. MARY MILLER CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE HEARING FOR SEC. CARDONA Rep.Mary Miller
Jan. 11, 2022 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3 Million For Illinois Communities To Advance School Safety And Violence Prevention Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2022 BOST ANNOUNCES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SCHOOL SAFETY GRANTS Rep.Mike Bost
Jan. 3, 2022 Tweet: The federal government should not be in the business of propping up predatory #4profit colleges. Instead, we should be holding them accountable for all the damage they've done. Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - DUCKWORTH JOINS BOOKER, EIGHT DEMOCRATIC COLLEAGUES IN CALLING ON U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUSPEND WAGE GARNISHMENT OF STUDENT LOAN BORROWERS Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Booker Leads Colleagues in Calling on U.S. Department of Education to Suspend Wage Garnishment of Student Loan Borrowers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Menendez, Booker Call on U.S. Department of Education to Suspend Wage Garnishment of Student Loan Borrowers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 19, 2021 SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON THE STATUS OF BUILD BACK BETTER NEGOTIATIONS Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Menendez and Booker Join Democratic Senate and House Colleagues in Urging Education Secretary to Provide Guidance to Parents on Gun Storage Safety Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Following Oxford High School Shooting, Van Hollen, Murphy, Thompson, Stabenow, Peters, Blumenthal, Slotkin Urge Department Of Education To Issue Guidance On Safe Gun Storage Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 10, 2021 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Van Hollen, Warnock, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend Waiver on Student Loan Interest for Duration of COVID-19 National Emergency Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "The Pell Grant program has long been a cornerstone of America's investment in college financial aid, but it has failed to keep up with the times. Now is the time to inject new life into Pell grants and help open the doors of higher education to working families. #BuildBackBetter" Sen.Dick Durbin
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